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Can you show us the inside as well?

...2nd class with swords: [attachmentid=30675] I believe this bar belongs to one of those officers from the Jaeger Regiment 9 in Ratzeburg.

This one is quite rare, too: More information on this specific star at: The commander breast star with golden rays of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous

I would try to give it back....

...and my personal favorite. The Kleinkreuz with swords officially made by Rothe in Vienna, 1863/64 commemorative cross, NCO long service decoration for 10 years, 1848/49 commemorative cross: [attachmentid=30362]

...and another: [attachmentid=30359]

...and another: [attachmentid=30357]

...here are some better pcitures from some of the SOS pieces: [attachmentid=30356]

It is still availiable...

Looking at this auction and those few German orders for some days know I would like to make everybody interested in this aware of the following details: a) Prussian Red Eagle Order-3rd Class w/Crown & Swords. This piece was definetly a regular Red Eagle Order with Crown. Somebody attached the swords after the fact. There is a nice detailed picture of the one swords whowing the glue that holds it in place. This picture shows also the former mounting of the center medaillion into the cross. b) Prussian Order of the Royal Hohenzollern Houseorder with Swords Please be aware that there were only 16 pieces awarded. The piece in the auction does not have real Wagner made swords. It looks to me that they are not coined. This can be seen when looking closely at the hilts of the swords.

...he was the lucky one. I am telling you, big show, but nothing good imperial to buy. At least no enamel.

Certainly a mixed batch.....and some have the swords even glued into the cross body.

...noy always, silver gilt exists as well. With those golden one we mainly see two types. The 3 leaf cluster and the one show above. Always has a little hohle hidding under the ribbon wire.

Due to popular demand here the link: medals in the raw

If somebody is interested in them, I just listed them on ebay.

Yes, they are actually not exactly centered. Maybe a millimeter of.

Actually, the LS medal is actual silver the Micheal medal cooper bronze, just like the real thing. I believe these are just unfinished examples.

...and the reverse. [attachmentid=27937]

By accident I stumbled over those following two medals. The bronze merit medal of the Bavarian St.Michael Order as well as the Saxon Lifesavingsmedal in silver. Quite neat to see those unfinished pieces. Coined but not cut. Enjoy. [attachmentid=27936]

Please send me an email, I can help...

I think so. I can see some that I bought on ebay and the pricing is correct. Interesting page. I see, I missed a few

Calling him on his cell phone usually works as well.

This is a nice bar !!!!!

...could it not be the silver merit cross with swords on the last position?

...and to answer the question finally: awarded the RAO4X then RAO3 had swords on ring and bow as a sign that he: a) had the swords in the 4th class (Swords on Ring) b) had a lower grade of the order (bow) He then must have gotten the 2nd class with oak leaf (proof of 3rd and 4th class) and swords (for bravery) on the 3 times white and 2 times black striped ribbon. The special ribbon is the sign for the swords he was awarded for his 4th class and replaces the swords on ring. You may also read: The Red Eagle Order third class with bow and swords on the two times black- and three times white striped ribbon ....stripes instead of swords on ring. The crown order above would be an award of the swords to an existing 3rd class with swords on ring. THe ribbon in this case would change, too. Yet those rules did change..... You see, very easy